Bethlehem University Foundation Bethlehem University Foundation is the U.S. registered 501c(3) not-for profit organization entrusted with the sole mission of supporting and promoting Bethlehem University.
FACTS ABOUT BETHLEHEM UNIVERSITY IN THE HOLY LAND
CONTACT INFORMATION HISTORY OF THE UNIVERSITY Bethlehem University Foundation • Opened in October 1973 with 112 students P.O. Box 355 • First university in the West Bank and first Catholic university in the Holy Land • Founded and sponsored by the Vatican and the De La Salle Christian Brothers Beltsville, MD 20704-0355 • Enrollment has increased by 40% since the year 2000 Tel: 240-241-4381 [email protected] DEMOGRAPHICS www.bufusa.org • More than 3,200 students currently enrolled • More than 16,000 graduates around the world Bethlehem University • 45% of students are from Bethlehem; 46% from Jerusalem; and 9% from Tel: + 970-2-274 1241 villages and refugee camps Fax: + 970-2-274 4440 • Student population is 78% female, 22% male; 77% Muslim, 23% Christian [email protected] • 207 faculty and 119 staff (70% Christian, 30% Muslim) http://www.bethlehem.edu • 10 De La Salle Christian Brothers
ACADEMICS Location Address Rue Des Frères • Baccalaureate degrees in 20 subject majors in six faculties and institutes: Arts, Business Administration, Education, Nursing & Health Sciences, Science, and Bethlehem, Palestine Hotel Management and Tourism • 91% of students are seeking Baccalaureate degree; 3.5% are seeking Masters Mailing Address degrees; and the remaining are seeking various diplomas/certifications P.O. Box 11407 • Four Masters programs: International Cooperation and Development, 92248 Jerusalem Biotechnology, Tourism Studies, and Social Work
ACCREDITATION AND ASSOCIATIONS • Accredited by the Palestinian Ministry of Higher Education • Palestinian Council for Higher Education • Association of Arab Universities • Association of Catholic Colleges and Universities • International Association of Lasallian Universities • International Association of Universities • International Federation of Catholic Universities • Lasallian Association of Colleges and Universities
Bethlehem University Foundation P.O. Box 355 Beltsville, MD 20704-0355 Tel: 240-241-4381 Fax: 240-553-7691